Summer in Martin County is the perfect time for adventure, exploration, and unforgettable memories—and there’s no better way for kids to make the most of it than with an exciting summer camp experience! Whether your child is a budding marine biologist, an aspiring artist, or an outdoor enthusiast, there’s a camp tailored just for them.
From daily drop-in programs to week-long themed camps and extended multi-week adventures, Martin County offers a diverse range of opportunities to keep kids engaged, active, and inspired all summer long. Keep reading to discover a diverse range of summer camp options for your little explorer!
Hang 10 with Cowabunga
At Cowabunga Surf and Watersports Camp, every camper is a rock star! Small, supervised groups rotate throughout the day surfing, skim boarding, body boarding, and paddle boarding as they are instructed in water sports and water safety skills by our screened and trained, kid-loving staff. Surf competitions, pizza parties, and beach games add to the fun! Consistently-enhanced safety features include a very low camper-to-counselor ratio and an electronic check-in and check-out so parents always know their child’s whereabouts. Completely open-air, the oversized pavilion at Jensen public beach is our “home base,” used at drop-off, pick-up, lunch times, and when weather threatens. In extreme weather situations, our BungaBus is used to house campers until conditions are safe. Additionally, top staffers are lifeguard certified, all counselors are CPR and First Aid trained, and each camper and counselor is required to wear a camp rash guard throughout the day so everyone — including the professional lifeguards — knows who belongs together.
Lunch and a drink is included daily, as is the camp rash guard, a camp beach bag, and all equipment. Online registration and lots more information is available at CowabungaSurfCamp.com or call (772) 334-7873.
Connect with Nature with Hobe Sound Nature Center
The Hobe Sound Nature Center Summer Camp is designed to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers experience live wildlife presentations, nature crafts, indoor and outdoor games, shallow water wading and dip netting in the Indian River Lagoon, and so much more! Offered during the summer months, each week-long program is tailored to expose children to the wonders of South Florida’s rich, natural heritage, while learning how to nurture what’s native in our backyards. Students (ages 6 to 10) may sign up for one week. Proof of age or report card required for 6 year olds.
Registration is available online at https://hobesoundnaturecenter.org/summer-camp
HSNC also hosts a one-week Jr. Naturalist Summer Camp designed for older students (ages 11 to 14) to foster meaningful connections between children and nature. Campers will use the scientific method to engage in active discoveries about wildlife, learn how to care for our resident teaching animals, seine in the seagrass beds of the Indian River Lagoon and more! Registration is $175 per week. Learn more here https://hobesoundnaturecenter.org/jr-naturalist-camp.
Future Broadway Stars will Love the Lyric’s AWESOME! Camp
The Lyric Theatre’s AWESOME! Summer Camp offers 2 themed sessions (3 weeks each) filled with music, dance, and drama. It’s perfect for families spending an extended summer break in sunny Martin County! Some of the things campers can expect to learn in drama include basic acting principles, creative writing, staging, improvisation, and stage presence. In music, campers will learn the fundamentals of singing, rhythms, terminology, and vocal performance. In dance, instructors will introduce campers to various styles of dance – including music theatre dance, jazz, ballet, tumbling and hip-hop.
Play the Day Away with the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast
The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast offers various camps throughout the year, each designed with a high-energy, hands-on approach. For the summer camp, each week-long session follows a fun theme that inspires creativity and curiosity. Every day is packed with fun, learning, and exploration, ensuring that kids have a memorable and enriching time during their summer break. Join their team of expert staff and counselors for an adventure in discovery that will keep your youngster excited to learn all year long!
Campers can expect fun like guest chef experiences, space education, special speakers, weekly visits to the Splash Pad, private museum play, waterslide bounce house, and so much more. Camp is available to children ages 6 to 11. Extended Day is also available for an extra $10 per day. Registration is open now. Learn more at https://www.childrensmuseumtc.org/camp or call (772) 225-7575 ext. 208 and ask for Sharon.